Guest HTT II Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Just now, Kid Icarus said: Knock down the Tyne Bridge, there's already one in Sydney. Knock them all down, who needs bridges in this day and age. Replace them all with stadiums for the hundreds of billions of fans to watch NUFC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 1 minute ago, HTT II said: Knock them all down, who needs bridges in this day and age. Replace them all with stadiums for the hundreds of billions of fans to watch NUFC. 2 minutes ago, HTT II said: Knock them all down, who needs bridges in this day and age. Replace them all with stadiums for the hundreds of billions of fans to watch NUFC. 2 minutes ago, HTT II said: Knock them all down, who needs bridges in this day and age. Replace them all with stadiums for the hundreds of billions of fans to watch NUFC. You're gonna need a Metro extension for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Just to the Leazes end like,shouldnt be too much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Can't believe people don't like the look of leazes terrace!? Okay it's nothing mind blowing but I find the simple symmetry of it class, very traditional and British to me. Mind, I also think a lopsided St James' is class, so my opinion is pretty weak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Would it be feasible to have level 7 leave the atmosphere? The gain in height would be phenomenal, no need to move, pair of Pinz nez on every seat, sorted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Someone on here will be suggesting next we pull down the Mayfair and replace it with a shed with a load of radge bars in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) 26 minutes ago, NE27 said: Can't believe people don't like the look of leazes terrace!? Okay it's nothing mind blowing but I find the simple symmetry of it class, very traditional and British to me. Mind, I also think a lopsided St James' is class, so my opinion is pretty weak Leazes terrace is beautiful. The only thing I really remember from my first match was that building. I came from a small village with nowt going on hadn’t seen “real” architecture before. St James’ lopsided mess is one of the great things about it imo. Gives it character and uniqueness. Edited February 28, 2022 by Rafalove Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 SJP is one of the best stadiums in the world for two reasons, firstly the size of the leazes end is unreal, even when you have seen it dozens of times and the view of the city from L7 is astonishing. Secondly, its smack bang in the centre of one of the countries iconic cultural cities and one of Europe's best cities for nightlife. The amount of people who can get shitfaced pre and post match can't be understated. It's first on everyone's away trip list. If you watch Fozcast, Ben Foster talks about not only how mint the atmosphere is in SJP but also how all the away footballers used to look forward to going out on the piss after the match. Leave SJP and we lose ALL of this, potentially. Thankfully the owners have seen sense. Hopefully the council (which should prioritise NUFC) and the club can get their heads together and come up with something for stadium expansion. I'd like to hear from an architect to see if they can think of a way around things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 10 minutes ago, Rafalove said: Leazes terrace is beautiful. The only thing I really remember from my first match was that building. I came from a small village with nowt going on hadn’t seen “real” architecture before. St James’ lopsided mess is one of the great things about it imo. Gives it character and uniqueness. Ahhh a fellow man of culture. Also came from the sticks and thought Newcastle was some kind of metropolis from the movies. I also find Brentfords stadium really interesting and quirky tbh, love the way things are worked around their surroundings. It's character that can't be simulated in modern bowls etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 1 minute ago, NE27 said: Ahhh a fellow man of culture. Also came from the sticks and thought Newcastle was some kind of metropolis from the movies. I also find Brentfords stadium really interesting and quirky tbh, love the way things are worked around their surroundings. It's character that can't be simulated in modern bowls etc. Anyone designing a stadium needs to get it right. As good as Wembley, Spurs and the Emirates are, in terms of quality, there is a distinct lack of imagination IMO. Compare it to that birds nest stadium in China or whatever. It's like when every club in the country built a new stadium exactly the same ;Leicester, Sunderland, Boro, Southampton etc. Bloody boring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Love walking through the old wall on the way to SJP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, STM said: Anyone designing a stadium needs to get it right. As good as Wembley, Spurs and the Emirates are, in terms of quality, there is a distinct lack of imagination IMO. Compare it to that birds nest stadium in China or whatever. It's like when every club in the country built a new stadium exactly the same ;Leicester, Sunderland, Boro, Southampton etc. Bloody boring. Aye, look at the NFL stadiums. Most are totally unique. Edited February 28, 2022 by Sima Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, Doc said: Love walking through the old wall on the way to SJP. Just asking, but could this be dismantled bri..... Just kidding. It's a class little walk through the wall up behind stowell st. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 It's hard to put into words how class it is having a stadium in the city centre. Being a one-club city, the buzz in town on a matchday is absolutely brilliant. I love it. So many people, all going about their own little individual matchday rituals. If we win, it lingers well into the evening. Everyone's on a high and up for a good time. There's been occasions I've not wanted to go home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, WarrenBartonCentrePartin said: It's hard to put into words how class it is having a stadium in the city centre. Being a one-club city, the buzz in town on a matchday is absolutely brilliant. I love it. So many people, all going about their own little individual matchday rituals. If we win, it lingers well into the evening. Everyone's on a high and up for a good time. There's been occasions I've not wanted to go home. Oh aye. The feel good factor of a win dribbles out into the little side streets of Newcastle and into the bars and clubs. This just doesn't happen elsewhere with such ease. You can go out after the match just to discuss the game and end up in the casino at 3am. Just as and example, at Brighton you had to get a train out from the town to the middle of nowhere, just kills it for me. Edited February 28, 2022 by NE27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 36 minutes ago, Rafalove said: Leazes terrace is beautiful. The only thing I really remember from my first match was that building. I came from a small village with nowt going on hadn’t seen “real” architecture before. St James’ lopsided mess is one of the great things about it imo. Gives it character and uniqueness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, NE27 said: Oh aye. The feel good factor of a win dribbles out into the little side streets of Newcastle and into the bars and clubs. This just doesn't happen elsewhere with such ease. You can go out after the match just to discuss the game and end up in the casino at 3am. Just as and example, at Brighton you had to get a train out from the town to the middle of nowhere, just kills it for me. Beating the mackems 5-1 will forever be the standout. The entire day was brilliant and it was a city-wide party atmosphere afterwards. I'd have been out well into the small hours if it wasn't for the early morning start beforehand! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfmk2 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Something like this on the thin side, only much taller! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 I'd bet money that most Newcastle residents don't even know what Leazes Terrace is or where in the city it is, that's how culturally relevant it is within the city. The people who know of it are those who follow NUFC. Personally I'd knock it down in a heartbeat to build a new SJP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 9 minutes ago, Wandy said: I'd bet money that most Newcastle residents don't even know what Leazes Terrace is or where in the city it is, that's how culturally relevant it is within the city. The people who know of it are those who follow NUFC. Personally I'd knock it down in a heartbeat to build a new SJP. Ignorance is no excuse mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAK Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 22 minutes ago, wfmk2 said: Something like this on the thin side, only much taller! A supersized high stand like at La Bombonera would be a solution but you’d need a head for heights as it would be steep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, STM said: SJP is one of the best stadiums in the world for two reasons, firstly the size of the leazes end is unreal, even when you have seen it dozens of times and the view of the city from L7 is astonishing. Secondly, its smack bang in the centre of one of the countries iconic cultural cities and one of Europe's best cities for nightlife. The amount of people who can get shitfaced pre and post match can't be understated. It's first on everyone's away trip list. If you watch Fozcast, Ben Foster talks about not only how mint the atmosphere is in SJP but also how all the away footballers used to look forward to going out on the piss after the match. Leave SJP and we lose ALL of this, potentially. Thankfully the owners have seen sense. Hopefully the council (which should prioritise NUFC) and the club can get their heads together and come up with something for stadium expansion. I'd like to hear from an architect to see if they can think of a way around things. An architect wouldn't know, the issues with Leazes Terrace / St James Street are planning / listed building issues. A conservation office / heritage consultant would be best placed to comment on the heritage impact issues and what could likely be done (other than Newcastle City Council, obviously). Edited February 28, 2022 by Jackie Broon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 5 hours ago, WarrenBartonCentrePartin said: It's hard to put into words how class it is having a stadium in the city centre. Being a one-club city, the buzz in town on a matchday is absolutely brilliant. I love it. So many people, all going about their own little individual matchday rituals. If we win, it lingers well into the evening. Everyone's on a high and up for a good time. There's been occasions I've not wanted to go home. 100%. Wonder what the difference is between how much money me and me dad sink into the Westgate Road and Pink Lane pubs after wins compared to other results. Must be astronomical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macphisto Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 10 hours ago, STM said: SJP is one of the best stadiums in the world for two reasons, firstly the size of the leazes end is unreal, even when you have seen it dozens of times and the view of the city from L7 is astonishing. Secondly, its smack bang in the centre of one of the countries iconic cultural cities and one of Europe's best cities for nightlife. The amount of people who can get shitfaced pre and post match can't be understated. It's first on everyone's away trip list. If you watch Fozcast, Ben Foster talks about not only how mint the atmosphere is in SJP but also how all the away footballers used to look forward to going out on the piss after the match. Leave SJP and we lose ALL of this, potentially. Thankfully the owners have seen sense. Hopefully the council (which should prioritise NUFC) and the club can get their heads together and come up with something for stadium expansion. I'd like to hear from an architect to see if they can think of a way around things. We wouldn't lose any of that if we stay within the city centre apart from L7. I've highlighted the section in bold as I haven't been to the ground in over 10 years. Was the atmosphere that good under Ashley? I do know one thing for sure, there is no better way to kill an atmosphere in a stadium than to have it all season ticket. The crowd grows old together and it just becomes terrible. We had an awful atmosphere in the latter days of Hall before Ashley; that's why there was such a demand at the time for a singing section as the atmosphere was so flat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 5 hours ago, HaydnNUFC said: 100%. Wonder what the difference is between how much money me and me dad sink into the Westgate Road and Pink Lane pubs after wins compared to other results. Must be astronomical. There was a time—young fella me lad—when sinking money in Pink Lane would have had a different, though possibility equally celebratory, connotation ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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